Nigeria: Labour Party Sets Up Screening Committee for 2027 Primaries

The leadership of the Labour Party has constituted a National Screening Committee to oversee the screening of aspirants ahead of the party's nomination primaries for the 2027… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyers Raise Fair Trial Concerns in Diezani's UK Case

The League of Legal Practitioners of Nigeria, yesterday, questioned the fairness and evidential basis of the ongoing United Kingdom trial involving former Petroleum Minister,… Read more »

Nigeria: Only $1.25bn Deployed As Nigeria Battles $6.75bn Inclusive Finance Gap

...Women, youths, PWDs remain excluded from investment opportunities -- Stakeholders Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Advocates Improved Welfare Through Human Rights Action Plan

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has urged civil society organisations and Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to effectively implement Nigeria's National Action… Read more »

Nigeria: NEITI Raises Alarm Over Illicit Financial Flows in Solid Minerals Sector

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has raised concerns over rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, warning that weak… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Makinde, Hayatu-Deen Set to Battle Tinubu

LAGOS -- Leading opposition top shots, yesterday, displayed their determination to wrest the presidency from President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, by taking… Read more »

Nigeria: How Mafia Fought to Frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery - Dangote

Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has alleged that some influential fuel importers fought hard to frustrate the establishment of the $20… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Slams Govt Over Fresh Loan, Says Nigeria Running On 'Ponzi Economy'

The African Democratic Congress on Thursday accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration of running what it described as a 'Ponzi economy' after the Federal Government… Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Hits 191 As Lassa Fever Cases Rise

... as NCDC warns of increasing fatality rate Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Makinde Declares for President, Forms Alliance With APM

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, declared his intention to run for president in 2027, saying it is time to reset Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Gun to My Head, I Won't Exceed 4 Years' - Obi - 'Believe This, Believe Anything' - Presidency

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that even with a gun to his head, he will not stay a day more than four years as President of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Says May 23 Presidential Primary Not Postponed

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that contrary to reports of postponement, its presidential primary election for the 2027 polls would be held as scheduled on May 23,… Read more »

Nigeria: 'His Words Can't Be Trusted' - - Presidency Slams Obi Over One-Term Presidency Promise

The Presidency has criticised former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his renewed promise to serve only one term if elected president, saying his political history shows… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Ex-Delta APC Scribe Ovuakporie Backs Ukodhiko's Second Term Rep Bid

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a prominent political leader in Delta State, Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, has officially endorsed Rt. Hon. Jonathan Ajiroghene Ukodhiko for… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Germany Seal €65m Devt Push, Eye €300m Export Credit Facility

ABUJA - Nigeria and Germany have sealed a €65 million development cooperation deal and a €300 million export credit facility aimed at unlocking private investment and… Read more »

Nigeria: AMVCA - Bbnaija's Queen Sparks Guinness World Records Buzz After Bread Outfit

Guinness World Records has reacted to the viral bread-inspired outfit showcased by former Big Brother Naija star Queen Atang at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice… Read more »

Nigeria: Stray Bullet Hits Boy During NDLEA Operations in Bakassi

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested two suspected drug dealers in Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State on Wednesday but a… Read more »

Nigeria: I Rejected NNPC's Offer to Increase Stake in Refinery - Dangote

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the company rejected attempts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to increase its 7.25 per cent… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Set to Host 'Invest in Lagos 3.0', Targets N4trn Investment Inflows

The Lagos State Government is set to host the third edition of its flagship investment forum, 'Invest in Lagos 3.0', with the target to attract both local and foreign direct… Read more »

Nigeria: Geopolitical Risk Reshapes Boardroom Agenda - Ey Report

Geopolitical risks have moved to the centre of Chief Executive Officers' (CEOs) priorities, with 56 per cent identifying it as the biggest business risk over the next 12 months,… Read more »

Nigeria: DMO Lists N47.36b Series III Green Bond On Ngx, Fmdq

The Debt Management Office, DMO, yesterday announced its listing of the 18.95 percent N47.36 billion Series III Sovereign Green Bond due June 2030 on the Nigerian Exchange Limited,… Read more »

Nigeria: I Wasn't Arrested By EFCC - Energy Commission DG

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has denied being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as reported in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Bolaji Idowu's NLP London Conference Draws Momentum As Online Debate Trails Event

Nigerian pastor Bolaji Idowu is set to host the 2026 edition of the Next Level Prayers (NLP) UK & Europe Conference in London, with growing anticipation around the event now… Read more »

Nigeria: Keyamo Pushes More Sub-National Airlines for Domestic, Regional Routes

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the emergence of more sub-national airlines will strengthen Nigeria's domestic and regional aviation… Read more »

Nigeria: Ecobank Group Commits $3bn for Intra African Global Trade

Ecobank Group has announced a landmark USD3 billion trade finance commitment to accelerate intra-African global trade over the next three years. Read more »